Being sent out-of-town to cultivate new clients, schmooze with big donors, run meetings, or do a million other things that could happen on a business trip can be difficult enough. Don’t make it more difficult for yourself than it needs to be. There are some very simple things that you can do to make your business trip much more pleasan... More

Why Did You Start Your Gift Basket Business? I originally started my Gift Basket Business because I wanted to make my life simpler. For years, I was spending over two hours a day commuting to a corporate job. I felt the need to channel my creative side, while still using my business experience. I wanted to have more hou... More

Although stress is often viewed as a negative, it is actually a natural and normal physical response. A stress response is simply the body’s ability to defend and protect itself. This “fight-or-flight” reaction can help a person stay energetic, alert, and focused. These behaviors can be beneficial. A winning touchdown, successf... More

Q: What should you highlight with your staff tributes, awards and commendations?
A: What gets rewarded gets done, so recognize and reward a lot! This is especially so if want to learn how to change company culture.
First, reward all the traditional categories: sales achieved, goals accomplished, customer compl... More

This month our blog topics have focused on team development and how to turn your employees into superstars! In today’s blog, I will share five ways to attract great candidates.
1. Always keep an eye out for possible employees and try not to hire when you’re desperate to find someone, anyone. When you’re desperate, y... More